Chapter 17 - Urinary System 17.1 Introduction (Fig. 17.1) A. The urinary system consists of two kidneys that filter the blood‚ two ureters‚ a urinary bladder‚ and a urethra to convey waste substances to the outside. 17.2 Kidneys (Fig. 17.2) A. The kidney is a reddish brown‚ bean-shaped organ 12 centimeters long; it is enclosed in a tough‚ fibrous capsule. B. Location of the Kidneys 1. The kidneys are positioned retroperitoneally on either side of the vertebral column between the twelfth
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Gross Anatomy of the Muscular System Exercise 1: A.) A muscle that is a prime mover/agonist for pivoting the head is the trapezius muscle. B.) One prime mover/agonist for extension of the head is the sternocleidomastoid muscle. C.) One muscle that is a prime mover/agonist for depression of the mandible is the suprahyoid muscle and one muscle that is the antagonist for depression of the mandible is the infrahyoid muscle. D.) One muscle that is a prime mover for smiling is the zygomaticus
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Function The urinary system helps maintain homeostasis by regulating water balance and by removing harmful substances from the blood. The blood is filtered by two kidneys‚ which produce urine‚ a fluid containing toxic substances and waste products. From each kidney‚ the urine flows through a tube‚ the ureter‚ to the urinary bladder‚ where it is stored until it is expelled from the body through another tube‚ the urethra. The kidneys are surrounded by three layers of tissue: The renal fascia
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have helped me grow. However the most impactful project would have tobe the Urine Analysis. Before the project urinary system and how it coped with the rest of the body. During the project there was a lot of research involved as well as smaller projects tied to it like maiken urine system and the body graphic organizer. Although I had no idea how the kidney was connected to the urinary system before. By the time I was finished I understood how it all functioned. Which was why we did the urine analyze
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Chapter 25-Urinary System Aldosterone is a hormone that causes the renal tubules to reclaim sodium ions from the filtrate. =TRUE The kidneys are stimulated to produce renin ________. =by a decrease in the blood pressure An important characteristic of urine is its specific gravity or density‚ which is ________. =1.001-1.035 Which of the following is the functional unit of the kidney? =Nephron In which part of the kidney is reabsorption (1) dependent upon the body’s needs at
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Pulley Lab Objective: The objective of this lab was to study the change in force using pulley systems. Hypothesis: I think with the weight and the different number of pulley systems being added each time the weight will be easier to lift every time we add a weight. Procedure: To do this lab you must first search different pulley system diagrams. Then you must find a way to make those pulley systems you have chosen work using four items. Pulleys‚ ring pole‚ a weight of your choice‚ newton
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Chemeketa Community College/BI 232 All-Online Week One: APR Lab Assignment on the Muscular System Pay close attention to the Submission Deadline! THIS WORKSHEET MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE COURSE WEBSITE BY THE DUE DATE AND TIME!! Be sure to use a different COLOR or BOLD when answering these questions. Complete this worksheet while following the APR CD-ROM and Workbook on “The Muscular System”. Keep in mind that there may be parts that this lab assignment intentionally skips‚ so pay close attention
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Ashley Black The Integumentary System Exercise 1: Structures of the Skin Fill in the names of the numbered structures in the diagram in the table below the picture. 1 Hair Shaft|7 Hypodermis| 2 Arrector pilli muscle|8 Dermis| 3 Sebaceous(oil) gland|9 Epidermis| 4 Hair follicle|10 Subpapillary vascular plexus| 5 Eccrine sweat gland|11 Dermal papillae| 6 Hair follicle receptor(root hair plexus)|12 Pore| QUESTIONS: A. How does the skin tan when exposed to ultraviolet
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Respiratory System WebQuest Introduction The primary function of the respiratory system is to supply the blood with oxygen. The respiratory system does this through breathing. Breathing is a natural process that we use to obtain oxygen‚ unlike eating or drinking to get energy. When we breathe‚ we inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. This exchange of gases is the respiratory system’s means of getting oxygen to the blood. The respiratory tract is responsible for taking the gases
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Brandon Senses Lab Data: Smell Substance Tested | Ashley | Brandon | Clove | 50 Seconds | 43 Seconds | Peppermint | 1 minute 43 Seconds | 2 minutes 10 seconds | Taste: Sweet Salty Bitter Sour Allergies: No for Ashley or Brandon. Hearing: Distance using the Clock Ear Tested | Ashley | Brandon | Right | 92cm | 83cm | Left | 81cm | 87cm | Clock Position Test | Replied Location | Actual Location | Ashley | Brandon | Front of the
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